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Turkey’s radar systems in Syria pose a threat to Israel’s military operations
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Turkish involvement in Syria has grown steadily over the past decade, but intelligence officials say the recent radar initiative marks a more direct attempt to shape the aerial operating environment.
Western intelligence officials revealed that Turkey is moving to deploy advanced radar systems on Syrian territory, a step officials fear could restrict Israeli military operations across the region.
The efforts are part of a wider Turkish effort to deepen its military presence in Syria in recent weeks.
The systems, if activated, would be capable of tracking aerial movement over large portions of Syrian airspace, including flights conducted by the Israel Defense Forces.
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